Khelo Haryana Games begin in 6 districts

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The three-day Khelo Haryana Games were kicked-off in six districts — Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Gurugram and Faridabad. Over 9,000 players from across the state are taking part in 20 sporting events.
In Ambala Cantonment, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sandeep Singh inaugurated the games at GMN College.
In Ambala, as many as 1,342 players in the U-18 category are participating in four disciplines — badminton, kho kho, judo and gymnastics.
On the lines of Khelo India Games, competitions were being organised in Haryana to ensure that players remain engaged. With these games, the players will not only be prepared for the state but national events too.
In 2019, players participating in competitions used to get Rs 150 as diet allowance, later it was increased to Rs 250 and now this amount has been hiked to Rs 400.”
The players who will perform well will be selected for the Khelo India Games. Also, steps are being taken to promote not only hockey but every sport.
There are 13 hockey Astro-turfs in different stadiums and more will be laid across the state. An international-level football stadium and all-weather swimming bridge are also being constructed at the War Heroes Memorial Stadium in Ambala Cantonment.
Meanwhile, four games — volleyball, basketball, cycling and hockey, are also being organised at the sports complex of Kurukshetra University and Shahabad stadium, in which 1,978 players are participating.